Rytary and Sciatica - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Sciatica is reported as a side effect among people who take Rytary (carbidopa; levodopa), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Melatonin, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Sciatica when taking Rytary. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,236 people who have side effects when taking Rytary from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Rytary?

Rytary has active ingredients of carbidopa; levodopa. eHealthMe is studying from 17,270 Rytary users. Check the latest studies of Rytary.

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica (a set of symptoms including pain caused by general compression or irritation of one of five spinal nerve roots of each sciatic nerve) is found to be associated with 1,137 drugs and 1,435 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Sciatica.

On Jul, 23, 2026

17,236 people reported to have side effects when taking Rytary.
Among them, 24 people (0.14%) have Sciatica.

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Rytary when they have Sciatica? *

What is the gender of people who have Sciatica when taking Rytary? *

female: 70.83 %
male: 29.17 %

What is the age of people who have Sciatica when taking Rytary? *

What are other drugs people take besides Rytary? *

What are other side effects people have besides Sciatica? *

Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 5 people, 20.83%
Back Pain: 4 people, 16.67%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 4 people, 16.67%
Fall: 4 people, 16.67%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 16.67%
Joint Pain: 4 people, 16.67%
Weight Increased: 3 people, 12.50%
Parkinson's Disease: 3 people, 12.50%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 3 people, 12.50%
Panic Disorder: 3 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Parkinson's Disease: 20 people, 83.33%
Depression: 5 people, 20.83%
Pain: 5 people, 20.83%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 16.67%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 12.50%
Dyskinesia (abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement): 3 people, 12.50%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 8.33%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 2 people, 8.33%
Constipation: 2 people, 8.33%
High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sciatica (1,435 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on carbidopa; levodopa (the active ingredients of Rytary) and Rytary (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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